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The 12–unit Master of Information Systems (MIST) will accept no new admissions from Semester 1, 2015. The MIST will be replaced with the 16–unit MISP Master of Information Systems from Semester 1, 2015.

Notes

There are a limited number of courses available in semester 3.

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Current students

Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
Email usq.support@usq.edu.au

Professional accreditation

The Master of Information Systems program is accredited at professional level by the and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries.

Program aims

The Master of Information Systems is a vocationally and academically oriented program. The Master of Information Systems provides for graduates in programs other than computing to gain skills and knowledge in key areas of computing which relate to their needs and the needs of their profession or industry. It aims to produce graduates who are managers in IT departments.

Program objectives

The Master of Information Systems aims to produce graduates who are able to:

• acquire specific knowledge and skills in information technology which are relevant to their disciplines and careers

• understand a broad range of topics in information technology

• design, manage and develop software systems in an effective manner

• lead discussions relating to the computing aspects of their workplace

• become better problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, who are able to learn new skills independently and efficiently and consequently to succeed in a competitive professional environment

• identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialisation, and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information

• demonstrate skills in the analysis and determination of technological issues at management level

• identify, analyse and solve problems in one or more areas of technology by selecting and using either quantitative or qualitative techniques appropriate to the resolution of technological problems

• satisfy academic admission requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies

• identify, interpret and evaluate major issues in a range of contemporary business information technology areas

• apply acquired knowledge associated with the studies to work environments

• articulate the principal theories, concepts and applications associated with the selected business information technology area(s)

• understand and act in accordance with the ethics of their profession.

Admission requirements

Candidates for entry into the Master of Information Systems must meet one of the following criteria:

• hold a bachelor's degree or a three-year diploma from an Australian university or hold a degree of a recognised university or an approved equivalent qualification in an area other than computing and have introductory knowledge of computing consistent with that found in the course, or

• have successfully completed the equivalent of a Graduate Certificate of Business (ends S3 2014) or Graduate Diploma of Business (ends S3 2014) (Information Systems) and have introductory knowledge of computing consistent with that found in the course.

Program fees

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Program structure

Students enrolled in the Master of Information Systems must complete 12 courses.

Students must complete one of the following three specialisations:

General Information Technology specialisation:

Information Systems Development specialisation:

Information Technology Management specialisation:

Program completion requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to the .

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 6 years to complete this program.

IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the .

Exit points

A student who chooses not to complete or who does not maintain good standing in this program will be permitted to exit with a lesser qualification as set out below, provided that they have met the requirements of that program.

• A student who successfully completes 4 courses that satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Business (ends S3 2014) may, upon application, exit with that qualification.

• A student who successfully completes 8 courses that satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Business (ends S3 2014) may, upon application, exit with that qualification.

Credit

As the Master of Information Systems is a graduate conversion program, credit approved in the program does not automatically apply to other postgraduate programs offered by the USQ.

Up to a total of 6 units of credit may be granted for the 12-course Master of Information Systems.

Credit may be granted on the basis of completed equivalent postgraduate study from a recognised university or on the basis of relevant completed undergraduate study. However, the maximum credit which may be granted on the basis of relevant completed undergraduate study will be 4 courses.

Recommended enrolment pattern

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Please refer to the program structure. Students requiring assistance should contact the Senior Administration Officer (Student Support).